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Travelzoo (TZOO) – Steps On The Customer Acquisition Accelerator

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Thursday, July 24, 2025

Travelzoo® provides its 30 million members with exclusive offers and one-of-a-kind experiences personally reviewed by our deal experts around the globe. We have our finger on the pulse of outstanding travel, entertainment, and lifestyle experiences. We work in partnership with more than 5,000 top travel suppliers—our long-standing relationships give Travelzoo members access to irresistible deals.

Michael Kupinski, Director of Research, Equity Research Analyst, Digital, Media & Technology , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Jacob Mutchler, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Mixed second quarter results. Revenues significantly increased 13.1% to $23.9 million, a sequential quarterly increase from 5.3% in Q1, reflecting its strategic shift toward a subscription based model. Adj. EBITDA fell short of our expectations, however, due to a step up in customer acquisition spend and the purchase of “distressed” vouchers. 

Favorable customer acquisition dynamics. Customer acquisition costs went up in Q2 to $38 from $28 in Q1, but still remains positive. Total return is $58, $40 from the annual subscription fee and $18 from transactions. Management anticipates to continue to aggressively spend on customer acquisition in light of the favorable Return on Investment. These moves support a longer term attractive revenue outlook, but have a near term adverse impact on adj. EBITDA.


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FreightCar America (RAIL) – Updating Our Forward Estimates and Increasing our PT

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Thursday, July 24, 2025

Mark Reichman, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Natural Resources, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Increasing longer-term rail car delivery estimates. While we have maintained our rail car delivery estimates for 2025 through 2027, we have increased our delivery estimates for 2028 through 2030. We now forecast rail car deliveries of 5,500, 5,750, and 6,000, respectively, compared with our prior estimates of 5,000, 5,000, and 5,000. While we had previously assumed that RAIL would operate four production lines with an aggregate capacity of 5,000 rail cars through 2030, we now assume the company will operate five production lines with a total capacity of 6,250 rail cars beginning in 2028. Our prior assumption had been that the company could begin producing a new line of higher-margin tank cars using existing capacity at the expense of lower margin products. Because we think tank cars could add an incremental 500 or more orders beginning in 2028, the tank cars would be incremental to existing orders with five production lines.

Updating earnings estimates. We forecast 2025 EBITDA and EPS of $45.9 million and $0.47, respectively, while our 2026 estimates are $48.6 million and $0.53. While our 2025 and 2026 EBITDA estimates are unchanged, we have increased our forward estimates, which may be found in the financial model at the end of this report. While our earnings estimates have increased, gross margin as a percentage of sales remains unchanged at 13.0%, 13.3%, 13.5%, and 13.8% in 2027, 2028, 2029, and 2030, respectively, while selling, general, and administrative expense as a percentage of sales increased modestly. 


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Seanergy Maritime (SHIP) – Updating Estimates and Market Outlook

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Thursday, July 24, 2025

Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. is a prominent pure-play Capesize shipping company listed in the U.S. capital markets. Seanergy provides marine dry bulk transportation services through a modern fleet of Capesize vessels. The Company’s operating fleet consists of 18 vessels (1 Newcastlemax and 17 Capesize) with an average age of approximately 13.4 years and an aggregate cargo carrying capacity of approximately 3,236,212 dwt. Upon completion of the delivery of the previously announced Capesize vessel acquisition, the Company’s operating fleet will consist of 19 vessels (1 Newcastlemax and 18 Capesize) with an aggregate cargo carrying capacity of approximately 3,417,608 dwt. The Company is incorporated in the Marshall Islands and has executive offices in Glyfada, Greece. The Company’s common shares trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “SHIP”.

Mark Reichman, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Natural Resources, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Hans Baldau, Associate Analyst, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Second Quarter 2025 Estimate Revisions. We are raising our Q2 2025 net revenue forecast to $36.5 million from $35.9 million, driven by stronger-than-expected time charter equivalent (TCE) rates. However, we are lowering our adjusted EBITDA and EPS estimates to $16.7 million and $0.11, respectively, from $17.3 million and $0.17, reflecting higher operating expenses of $29.1 million versus $27.5 million previously. The increase reflects a full quarter of the expanded fleet as well as higher-than-expected dry-docking activity.

Full-Year 2025 Estimate Changes. We are increasing our 2025 revenue forecast to $143.4 million from $142.9 million, as we expect improving rate momentum to continue through year-end. We are also raising our operating expense estimate to $113.9 million from $109.4 million, reflecting a greater number of anticipated dry-docking days. As a result, we are lowering our adjusted EBITDA projection to $67.7 million from $70.5 million and our EPS estimate to $0.51 from $0.74.


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Euroseas (ESEA) – Increasing 2025 Estimates

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Thursday, July 24, 2025

Euroseas Ltd. was formed on May 5, 2005 under the laws of the Republic of the Marshall Islands to consolidate the ship owning interests of the Pittas family of Athens, Greece, which has been in the shipping business over the past 140 years. Euroseas trades on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the ticker ESEA. Euroseas operates in the container shipping market. Euroseas’ operations are managed by Eurobulk Ltd., an ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004 certified affiliated ship management company, which is responsible for the day-to-day commercial and technical management and operations of the vessels. Euroseas employs its vessels on spot and period charters and through pool arrangements.

Mark Reichman, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Natural Resources, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Hans Baldau, Associate Analyst, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Updating second quarter estimates. We are raising our second quarter revenue and adjusted earnings per share estimates to $56.7 million and $3.87, respectively, from $54.0 million and $3.45. Additionally, we are increasing our adjusted EBITDA estimate to $38.5 million from $35.0 million. The upward revisions are driven by stronger-than-expected time charter equivalent (TCE) rates.

Full-year 2025 estimates. For the full-year 2025, we expect higher revenues and adjusted earnings per share estimates of $228.5 million and $15.47, respectively, up from $225.6 million and $15.05. We are raising our operating expense estimates to $83.0 million from $81.7 million, due to higher dry-docking expenses. Our full year adjusted EBITDA estimate has been increased to $153.1 million from $149.2 million. The increases in our estimates are largely due to higher TCE rates. 


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EuroDry (EDRY) – Revising 2025 Estimates

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Thursday, July 24, 2025

EuroDry Ltd. was formed on January 8, 2018 under the laws of the Republic of the Marshall Islands to consolidate the drybulk fleet of Euroseas Ltd. into a separate listed public company. EuroDry was spun-off from Euroseas Ltd. on May 30, 2018; it trades on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the ticker EDRY. EuroDry operates in the dry cargo, drybulk shipping market. EuroDry’s operations are managed by Eurobulk Ltd., an ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004 certified affiliated ship management company and Eurobulk (Far East) Ltd. Inc., which are responsible for the day- to-day commercial and technical management and operations of the vessels. EuroDry employs its vessels on spot and period charters and under pool agreements.

Mark Reichman, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Natural Resources, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Hans Baldau, Associate Analyst, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Second quarter estimates. We are lowering our Q2 2025 revenue and adjusted earnings per share estimates to $11.4 million and a loss of $1.23, respectively, from $14.1 million and a loss of $0.76. Additionally, we are reducing our operating expenses to $13.0 million from $14.4 million, as dry docking expenses have been pushed into the third quarter. Despite lower operating expenses, we are decreasing our adjusted EBITDA estimate to $1.6 million from $2.9 million. The decrease in our earnings estimates is mainly due to lower-than-expected time charter equivalent (TCE) rates.

Full-Year 2025 estimates. We are lowering our 2025 revenue and adjusted earnings per share estimates to $46.0 million and a loss of $4.41, respectively, from $50.3 million and a loss of $3.79. We are trimming our operating expenses to $51.4 million from $51.8 million, due to lower expected voyage expenses. Our adjusted EBITDA estimates were lowered to $5.6 million from $9.3 million. The lower estimates are driven by soft market rates.


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Lawsuit Pressures Fed to Open Doors: Could Transparency Shift Market Dynamics?

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Key Points:
– Azoria Capital sues the Federal Reserve, demanding public access to FOMC meetings.
– The lawsuit challenges the Fed’s closed-door practices under a 1976 federal law.
– Rising political pressure may reshape how investors engage with monetary policy decisions.

In a dramatic turn that could upend decades of Federal Reserve protocol, asset manager Azoria Capital filed a lawsuit Thursday demanding the central bank’s monetary policy meetings be opened to the public. The suit, lodged in a Washington, D.C. federal court, accuses the Fed’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) of violating a 1976 transparency law by continuing to hold closed-door deliberations.

The timing couldn’t be more critical. The FOMC is set to meet July 29–30, and Azoria is seeking a temporary restraining order that would force those discussions—typically among the most market-sensitive of any U.S. institution—into the public sphere.

Behind the suit is James Fishback, Azoria Capital’s CEO and a figure closely tied to the Trump administration. Fishback contends the FOMC’s secrecy isn’t just outdated—it’s damaging. “By operating beyond public scrutiny, the FOMC is deliberately undermining the accountability envisioned by Congress,” the lawsuit claims, adding that real-time access to Fed discussions would give investors critical tools to navigate volatility sparked by monetary shifts.

The move comes as President Trump, currently touring the Fed’s $2.5 billion refurbishment project in Washington, escalates his criticism of central bank leadership. Trump has long accused Chair Jerome Powell and other officials of keeping interest rates unnecessarily high—claims echoed in Azoria’s filing, which alleges the Fed’s policy stance is “politically motivated” and intended to sabotage the administration’s economic agenda.

While the Fed hasn’t raised rates during Trump’s term so far, it has also declined to cut them, preferring to take a wait-and-see approach to assess the impact of new trade and fiscal policies. Yet that inaction has drawn ire from two sides—those demanding tighter control of inflation and those, like the administration, calling for looser credit to fuel growth.

Market reaction to the lawsuit has been cautious but curious. The idea of live-streamed or even partially open FOMC meetings could fundamentally alter the pace at which market participants digest rate signals. That shift could lead to sharper intraday volatility but also present opportunities for nimble traders and small-cap managers who thrive in environments of rapid change.

For investors in the middle market and beyond, the lawsuit underscores a growing theme: political and legal challenges are no longer background noise—they are becoming tradable events. Should Azoria’s case gain traction, it could pave the way for real-time transparency around monetary policy, potentially giving smaller firms an edge over traditional gatekeepers.

Whether or not the courts side with Azoria, the message is clear—investors are demanding a seat at the Fed’s table. And in a climate where every basis point counts, that demand might just get louder.

Amazon’s Latest AI Acquisition Signals Big Bet on Voice, Wearables, and the Future of Personalized Tech

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Amazon is stepping back into the wearables game — but this time, it’s not about fitness tracking. The tech giant is acquiring Bee, an AI-powered bracelet startup whose smart device transcribes user conversations, makes them searchable, and turns those interactions into actionable content like to-do lists and reminders.

The acquisition was announced by Bee CEO Maria de Lourdes Zollo on LinkedIn Tuesday, with confirmation from Amazon shortly after. While financial details remain undisclosed and the deal hasn’t yet officially closed, the implications are clear: Amazon wants to push deeper into personal AI, and Bee’s technology may become a key building block.

Bee’s wearable device is always listening — but only stores text transcriptions, not audio. This subtle but important difference positions Bee as a tool for assistive intelligence, rather than surveillance. According to the company, its goal has always been to create an AI companion that “learns with you,” enhancing day-to-day life in a way that feels less intrusive and more useful.

This fits neatly into Amazon’s broader AI strategy. After shuttering its Halo wearables line in 2023, Amazon has refocused on AI-powered services, most recently launching a generative AI-powered upgrade to Alexa, known as Alexa+. Integrating Bee’s capabilities could push Alexa into more context-aware, proactive territory — automatically logging conversations, suggesting follow-ups, or building task lists without users lifting a finger.

The potential is enormous. Real-time conversation capture and transcription can provide a wealth of data, helping to train and refine personalized AI agents. For Amazon, this also represents a possible edge in the race against Google, Meta, Samsung, and others investing heavily in AI-powered smart wearables like earbuds, glasses, and compact assistants.

For investors, this is more than just another big-tech M&A deal — it’s a signal of the next wave in consumer AI. Devices like Bee’s bracelet represent a shift toward always-on, passively intelligent tools that blend into everyday life. And with Amazon in the mix, the scale of adoption could be swift.

There’s also a commercial layer to this: AI wearables could transform e-commerce, advertising, and user engagement. With access to rich, real-world behavioral data, companies could refine product recommendations, automate shopping lists, and deliver marketing that feels like a natural extension of a user’s day — not an interruption.

While privacy concerns will continue to hover over these developments, Amazon says its current user controls will apply to Bee’s device as well. That means opt-in settings, transparency reports, and more granular data handling tools — all of which will be under scrutiny as the tech rolls out.

Ultimately, Amazon’s acquisition of Bee isn’t just about a bracelet — it’s about redefining how AI fits into our daily lives, and who gets to lead the way.

Release – The ODP Corporation to Announce Second Quarter 2025 Results Wednesday, August 6th, 2025

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BOCA RATON, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jul. 23, 2025– The ODP Corporation (NASDAQ:ODP) (“ODP,” or the “Company”), a leading provider of products, services, and technology solutions to businesses and consumers, will announce second quarter 2025 financial results before the market open on Wednesday, August 6th, 2025. The ODP Corporation will webcast a call with financial analysts and investors that day at 9:00 am Eastern Time which will be accessible to the media and the general public.

To listen to the conference call via webcast, please visit The ODP Corporation’s Investor Relations website at investor.theodpcorp.com. A replay of the webcast will be available approximately two hours following the event. A copy of the earnings press release, supplemental financial disclosures and presentation will also be available on the website.

About The ODP Corporation
The ODP Corporation (NASDAQ:ODP) is a leading provider of products and services through an integrated business-to-business (B2B) distribution platform and omni-channel presence, which includes supply chain and distribution operations, dedicated sales professionals, online presence, and a network of Office Depot and OfficeMax retail stores. Through its operating companies ODP Business Solutions, LLC; Office Depot, LLC; and Veyer, LLC, The ODP Corporation empowers every business, professional, and consumer to achieve more every day. For more information, visit theodpcorp.com.

ODP and ODP Business Solutions are trademarks of ODP Business Solutions, LLC. Office Depot is a trademark of The Office Club, LLC. OfficeMax is a trademark of OMX, Inc. Veyer is a trademark of Veyer, LLC. Grand&Toy is a trademark of Grand & Toy, LLC in Canada. Any other product or company names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.

Tim Perrott
Investor Relations
561-438-4629
Tim.Perrott@theodpcorp.com

Source: The ODP Corporation

Record Home Prices and Stalled Sales: What Could This Mean for Middle Market Investors in Real Estate

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Key Points:
– June home sales dropped 2.7% from May as mortgage rates remained near 7%.
– Inventory rose nearly 16% year-over-year, yet prices hit a record $435,300.
– High-end homes are driving sales growth while first-time buyers remain sidelined

The U.S. housing market continues to send mixed signals. According to the National Association of Realtors, existing home sales for June fell 2.7% month-over-month to an annualized rate of 3.93 million units, surprising analysts who expected a much smaller decline. But despite softening demand, prices are still climbing — reaching a record-high median of $435,300.

For middle-market investors, this data presents both a challenge and a strategic opportunity.

Mortgage rates are the elephant in the room. At 6.77%, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate has hovered near cycle highs since spring, discouraging both first-time buyers and move-up homeowners from entering the market. The result? Stagnant sales volumes and longer time on market — now averaging 27 days versus 22 this time last year.

And yet, home prices continue to rise. June marked the 24th straight month of year-over-year price increases, driven by a long-standing shortage in housing supply and resilient demand at the high end of the market.

The supply situation has improved modestly, with 1.53 million homes on the market — up nearly 16% from a year ago — but remains well below the level needed for a balanced market. With a current supply of just 4.7 months, the market still leans in favor of sellers, particularly in premium segments.

Sales of homes over $1 million rose 14%, while those priced under $100,000 dropped 5%. Homes between $100,000 and $250,000 were up 5%, suggesting some traction in mid-tier affordability brackets, though far from historical norms. First-time buyers accounted for just 30% of sales, well below the typical 40% share, underscoring affordability pressures in a high-rate environment.

So, what does this mean for investors focused on small- and mid-cap real estate opportunities?

It may be time to double down on targeted real estate plays — not just in residential development, but also in rental housing, home improvement suppliers, and regional banks with exposure to housing markets. Companies servicing the higher end of the housing spectrum, or those innovating around affordability, are poised to benefit as buyers adjust expectations and capital flows to where inventory and demand align.

Furthermore, the rise in cash transactions (29% of sales) suggests that liquidity remains strong in certain market segments, and that investors are still finding value — despite rate headwinds.

In a market where fundamentals are diverging, middle market investors should be looking beyond national headlines and focusing on regional trends, builder sentiment, and small-cap housing companies with healthy balance sheets and smart positioning.

While rising prices may be discouraging to homebuyers, they’re a reminder that the housing shortage is far from solved — and the companies working to close that gap could deliver long-term upside.

Release – Conduent to Report Second-Quarter 2025 Financial Results on August 6, 2025

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    July 23, 2025

    Earnings/Financial

    FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Conduent Incorporated (Nasdaq: CNDT), a global technology-driven business solutions and services company, plans to report its second-quarter 2025 financial results on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025 before market open. Management will present the results during a conference call and webcast at 9:00 a.m. ET.

    The call will be available by live audiocast along with the news release and online presentation slides at https://investor.conduent.com.

    The conference call will also be available by calling 877-407-4019 toll free. If requested, the conference ID is 13754400.

    The international dial-in is +1 201-689-8337. The international conference ID is also 13754400.

    A recording of the conference call will be available by calling 877-660-6853 three hours after the conference call concludes. The access ID for the recording is 13754400.

    The call recording will be available until Aug. 20, 2025.

    We look forward to your participation.

    About Conduent
    Conduent delivers digital business solutions and services spanning the commercial, government and transportation spectrum – creating valuable outcomes for its clients and the millions of people who count on them. The Company leverages cloud computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, automation and advanced analytics to deliver mission-critical solutions. Through a dedicated global team of approximately 56,000 associates, process expertise and advanced technologies, Conduent’s solutions and services digitally transform its clients’ operations to enhance customer experiences, improve performance, increase efficiencies and reduce costs. Conduent adds momentum to its clients’ missions in many ways including disbursing approximately $85 billion in government payments annually, enabling 2.3 billion customer service interactions annually, empowering millions of employees through HR services every year and processing nearly 13 million tolling transactions every day. Learn more at www.conduent.com.

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    Release – Travelzoo Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results

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    Jul 23, 2025, 07:30 ET

    NEW YORK, July 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Travelzoo® (NASDAQ: TZOO):

    • Revenue of $23.9 million, up 13% year-over-year
    • Consolidated operating profit of $2.1 million
    • Non-GAAP consolidated operating profit of $2.4 million
    • Cash flow from operations of $1.3 million
    • Earnings per share (EPS) of $0.12

    Travelzoo, the club for travel enthusiasts, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025. Consolidated revenue was $23.9 million, up 13% from $21.1 million year-over-year. In constant currencies, revenue was $23.5 million, up 12% year-over-year. Travelzoo’s reported revenue consists of advertising and commerce revenues, derived from and generated in connection with purchases made by Travelzoo members, and membership fees.

    In Q2, Travelzoo invested significantly in acquiring more Club Members when we saw that we can achieve a payback and positive return on investment (ROI) within the quarter. Marketing costs were expensed immediately. Membership fees revenue is recognized ratably over the subscription period of 12 months. The effect is a sizable reduction in EPS. We refer to our investor presentation.

    Net income attributable to Travelzoo was $1.4 million for Q2 2025, or $0.12 per share, compared with $0.23 per share in the prior-year period.

    Non-GAAP operating profit was $2.4 million. Non-GAAP operating profit excludes amortization of intangibles ($16,000), stock option expenses ($339,000), and severance-related expenses ($6,000). Please refer to “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and the tabular reconciliation below.

    “We will continue to leverage Travelzoo’s global reach, trusted brand, and strong relationships with top travel suppliers to negotiate more Club Offers for Club Members and add new benefits, such as our popular complementary airport lounge access worldwide in case of a delayed flight,” said Holger Bartel, Travelzoo’s Global CEO. “Travelzoo members are affluent, active, and open to new experiences. We inspire travel enthusiasts to travel to places they never imagined they could. Travelzoo is the must-have membership for those who love to travel as much as we do.”

    Travelzoo North America

    North America business segment revenue increased 14% year-over-year to $16.1 million. Operating profit for Q2 2025 was $2.8 million, or 17% of revenue, compared to operating profit of $3.7 million or 26% of revenue in the prior-year period.

    Travelzoo Europe

    Europe business segment revenue increased 7% year-over-year to $6.4 million. Operating loss for Q2 2025 was $883,000, or 14% of revenue, compared to operating profit of $512,000, or 9% of revenue in the prior-year period. The reported operating loss occurred because we acquired more Club Members.

    Jack’s Flight Club

    Jack’s Flight Club is a membership subscription service in which Travelzoo has a 60% ownership interest. Revenue increased 33% year-over-year to $1.4 million. The number of premium subscribers increased 15% year-over-year. Jack’s Flight Club’s revenue from subscriptions is recognized ratably over the subscription period (quarterly, semi-annually, annually). Operating profit for Q2 2025 was $156,000, compared to an operating loss of $34,000 in the prior-year period.

    New Initiatives

    New Initiatives business segment revenue, which includes Licensing and Travelzoo META, was $19,000. Operating loss for Q2 2025 was $31,000.

    In 2020, Travelzoo entered into royalty-bearing licensing agreements with local licensees for the exclusive use of Travelzoo’s brand, business model, and members in  Australia, Japan, New Zealand, and Singapore. Under these arrangements, Travelzoo’s existing members in Australia, Japan, New Zealand, and Singapore will continue to be owned by us as the licensor. Licensing revenue from the licensee in Australia was $10,000 for Q2 2025. Licensing revenue from the licensee in Japan was $7,000 for in Q2 2025. Licensing revenue is expected to increase going forward.

    Reach

    Travelzoo reaches 30 million travelers. This includes Jack’s Flight Club. Comparisons to prior periods are no longer meaningful due to strategic developments of the Travelzoo membership.

    Income Taxes

    The reported income tax provision and reserves for Q2 2025 are $740,000. Travelzoo intends to utilize available net operating losses (NOLs) to largely offset its tax liability for Q2 2025.

    Balance Sheet

    Deferred revenue increased and is expected to continue to increase as membership fees revenue is recognized ratably over the subscription period.

    As of June 30, 2025, cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash were $11.2 million. Cash flow from operations was $1.3 million.

    Share Repurchase Program

    During Q2 2025, the Company repurchased 172,088 shares of its outstanding common stock.

    Looking Ahead

    For Q3 2025, we expect year-over-year revenue growth to continue. We expect revenue growth to accelerate as a trend in subsequent quarters, as membership fees revenue is recognized ratably over the subscription period of 12 months, as we acquire new members, and as more Legacy Members become Club Members. Over time, we expect profitability to substantially increase as recurring membership fees revenue will be recognized. In the short-term, fluctuations in reported net income are possible. We might see attractive opportunities to increase marketing. We expense marketing costs immediately.

    In 2024, we introduced a membership fee for Travelzoo. Legacy Members, who joined prior to 2024, continue to receive certain travel offers. However, Club Offers and new benefits are only available to Club Members, who pay the membership fee. Therefore, we are seeing many Legacy Members become Club Members over time—in addition to new members who join.

    Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    Management calculates non-GAAP operating income when evaluating the financial performance of the business. Calculation of non-GAAP operating income, also called “non-GAAP operating profit” in this press release and today’s earnings conference call, excludes the following items: amortization of intangibles, stock option expenses, and severance-related expenses. This press release includes a table which reconciles GAAP operating income to the calculation of non-GAAP operating income. Non-GAAP operating income is not required by, or presented in accordance with, generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”). This information should be considered as supplemental in nature and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. In addition, these non-GAAP financial measures may not be the same as similarly titled measures reported by other companies.

    Conference Call

    Travelzoo will host a conference call to discuss second quarter 2025 results today at 11:00 a.m. ET. Please visit http://ir.travelzoo.com/events-presentations to

    • download the management presentation (PDF format) to be discussed in the conference call
    • access the webcast.

    About Travelzoo

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    Release – NN, Inc. Appoints Tim Erro as New Chief Commercial Officer, Expands New Business Program

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    CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NN, Inc. (NASDAQ: NNBR), a global diversified industrial company that engineers and manufactures high-precision components and assemblies, today announced Timothy Erro has joined as its new Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer.  In this position, Mr. Erro will lead NN’s global commercial team and report directly to Harold Bevis, President and CEO.

    NN has a successful new business program and as a function of this early success, the Company is announcing a commitment to expand this program with this announced leadership change. NN has shown strong initial results in the last two years.

    • Approximately $160 million of new business wins since launching the initiative in 2023, with success primarily in the Company’s traditional markets and emerging success in electrical and medical end markets.
    • NN’s new business pipeline remains robust at more than $700 million across all products and targeted growth areas.

    NN is revising and increasing its overall new business objectives:

    • Increasing its targets and the pace for achieving new wins, specifically in electrical and medical markets;
    • Setting higher annual award goals; and
    • Strategically expanding product offerings and solutions.

    Tim Erro has led a highly successful global team and program, and has overseen a significant amount of business growth and new wins, including:

    • Leading a global team effort that has averaged more than $50 million per year in new business wins of electrical products, more than three times the historical annual new business wins generated by NN’s Power Solutions division; and
    • Entering eight new markets, through which his teams have added many new customers in pursuit of electrical products and systems that fit his prior company’s operating assets and know-how.

    Harold Bevis, President and Chief Executive Officer of NN commented, “Tim brings an outstanding track record with him and is currently leading one of the most successful new wins programs in the electrical industry globally. He is an expert at entering new markets and expanding market share in existing markets. He has a great blend of technical and commercial expertise, operations know-how, and executive leadership experience, all of which align with our commercial strategy and will help take NN’s growth program to the next level. He and I have worked together in the past, where he led a tremendously successful global program focused on electrical and electronic products at a much larger scale than our current program. His track record of developing and leading high-performing sales organizations will help us achieve our goals faster.”

    Erro has more than 30 years of experience with electrical and electronic products across a wide variety of end markets and global geographies, including:

    • On-road commercial vehicles;
    • Vocational vehicles – buses, transit, refuse;
    • Aerospace and defense platforms;
    • Automotive passenger vehicles and trucks;
    • Last mile delivery vehicles;
    • Recreational vehicles – golf carts, ATVs, motorcycles;
    • Off-road construction and agricultural equipment;
    • Gas, diesel and hydrogen engines;
    • Chassis and battery platforms;
    • High and low voltage systems;
    • Wide variety of connector systems; and
    • Windshield wiper systems.

    Mr. Bevis concluded, “From our past experience together, I can attest that Tim will increase our focus, pace, hit rates, and the accountability of our global commercial team along our chosen paths. He will strengthen our team and immediately bring in new talent. As part of our enhanced commercial efforts, we especially want to grow at a more accelerated pace in electrical products and medical products.”

    Tim Erro commented, “I am excited to join NN’s leadership team and am eager to put my background and industry experience to work in strengthening NN’s commercial results and our global team. Our engineering and production capabilities are unique and highly valued in the market, and I look forward to working with the talented team at NN to set even higher goals and achieve them with consistency. This is going to be an exciting next phase for NN, and I plan to bring in additional experienced veterans to lead the way with our customers.”

    Mr. Erro brings an extensive commercial and operations background with him. Prior to joining NN, he served as VP of Global Sales and New Business Development for Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc., and has had a focused set of sales and operations roles at Aptiv (formerly Delphi Automotive), Leoni Wiring Systems, General Motors, and United Technologies Automotive. A highlight of his engineering tenure includes leading the design and execution of fully functional concept vehicles for major global auto shows, showcasing advanced technology trends and innovations. Mr. Erro also proudly served 12 years in the US Navy reserves. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Youngstown State University.  

    About NN, Inc.

    NN, Inc., a global diversified industrial company, combines advanced engineering and production capabilities with in-depth materials science expertise to design and manufacture high-precision components and assemblies for a variety of markets on a global basis. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, NN has facilities in North America, Europe, South America, and Asia. For more information about the company and its products, please visit www.nninc.com. 

    Investor Relations: 
    Joe Caminiti or Stephen Poe, Investors 
    NNBR@alpha-ir.com  
    312-445-2870 

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    The Oncology Institute, Inc. (TOI) – Improving Oncology Treatment While Cutting Costs

    Posted on by slightbourne@noblecapitalmarkets.com


    Wednesday, July 23, 2025

    Robert LeBoyer, Senior Vice President, Equity Research Analyst, Biotechnology, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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    Initiating Coverage of The Oncology Institute With An Outperform Rating. The Oncology Institute of Hope & Innovation (TOI) is a medical practice management company specializing in community-based oncology practices. It manages and operates oncology clinics in five states using its proprietary, value-based methodology. These treatment regimens have improved outcomes for patients while reducing the cost of care.

    TOI Uses Capitated Contracts To Control Costs. TOI enters into contracts with third-party payers to treat a specified number of health plan members based on the estimated per-member, per-month cost. This method of providing coverage based on population size is known as capitation. It also offers traditional fee-for-service as well as value-based oncology care.  This provides TOI with the flexibility to contract with more insurance plans.


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